County News

Sorry about the confusion... YES WE ARE HAVING SWINE WEIGH IN this Saturday!

Please email or Diane if you need taggers or tags! wolfejd@iastate.edu

• Livestock need to be "ID" in ia.4honline by June 1st. And photos uploaded into ia.4honline too.

• It has been decided that our fair will be Non-terminal and Paylean Free. READ MORE

Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS) 

Registration is open to youth entering 4th-8th grade (2020-2021 school year) and who are enrolled in 4-H. At camp, you will have the opportunity to explore the SESS program by trying new skills, meeting new friends, and making connections with County Shooting Sports Clubs. Hunter safety training will be provided at this camp. Opportunities to develop skills in Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, and Wildlife will be provided at this overnight camp.

$150 early registration (deadline May 31st)
$175 registration (deadline June 12th).    Registrator Here!

See Animal Roundup vidoe and learn more...

2020 Dates to Remember:

• April 15, 4-H Animal Science Roundup Application Deadline. Apply here.
• May 1-June 15, Iowa 4-H Foundation financial assistance form due

Conference Registration will open in March 2020, Click here to apply. Theme coming soon!

• June 1, Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Registration due for regular registration fee set at $180
• June 10, Iowa 4-H Youth Conference LATE Registration due with $20 late fee; no refunds on cancelations after this date
• June 11, Requests for Early Arrival by county staff are due
• June 25, Talent Show and Banquet Speaking Applications are due
• June 29, Early Arrival--arranged by county staff with chaperones for $30 per person
• June 30-July 2, 2020 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, ISU, Ames

Included with the spay is a free rabies and FVRCP vaccine if needed. There is a limited number of first come, first serve spay appointments available. Sign Up by calling the Black Hawk County Extension Office at 319-234-6811 or emailing Diane at wolfejd@iastate.edu

The Black Hawk County 4-H FTC team competed in their League Championship in Denver Iowa on Saturday January 11th. Their efforts in the competition that day coupled with a successful season to date, landed them a spot on the winning alliance. This was enough to give the team an invitation to the super regional competition which will be held February 1st in Waverly. The team also received recognition for their Robot design with a second place Innovation award.

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Seventy-four military care packages have been mailed to Iowa soldiers deployed oversees. Each care package was packed full of snacks, food, hygiene, reading and other materials soldiers often miss from home as a result of a 4-H service project. 
Two Black Hawk County 4-H clubs solicited donations, raised funds to cover the cost of mailing the packages. Youth and community volunteers organized, inventoried and packed the donations while learning about customs and ways to support United States soldiers. The Lincoln Links and Black Hawk Stars 4-H Clubs worked together along with friends and community members to serve a need they identified for care items soldiers miss most. These care packages will benefit men and women deployed from Waterloo, Hudson, Boone and surrounding communities with extras sent to share with everyone in the unit. Read more...

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Congratulations to our 4-H award winners! Many 4-hers earned Record Book Keeping Awards for turning in a Record Book. Plus, many Project Awards where given for entering a Fair Project for 2 years or more along with filling out the award information paper work. Also, Excellence Awards where presented to the Senior 4-H members. Also, 4-H Alumni, Club Volunteer and Honorary Awards where given. Plus, special recognition for Leaders Years of Service! Many well deserved recipients were honored for their hard work!

Congratulations to our 2 Lions Club Winners at the Black Hawk Counties 4-H Award Banquet last Sunday night, they are Brooke Best and Will Fettkether! This award is given to outstanding 4-H club members who have developed an all-around 4-H experience. Winners have participated in a wide variety of projects, activities and demonstrated excellence in character and personal development!

And Congratulations to our Danforth "I Dare You" Award winner, Ellie Brown! The award is given to an individual who have demonstrated leadership qualities. The individual selected must have an alert and ever-growing minds, demonstrate community service, and possess excellence in character. See more winners here!

Not in Black Hawk County, but see other counties schedule here.